A Love Letter to Those in the Forest

A few close to me will know what I mean when I refer to the forest. It is a term I’ve created to describe the state of being and / or place within the dark corners of the mind. The place where ones pain resides. A pain invisible to others, suppressed by many and misunderstoodContinue reading “A Love Letter to Those in the Forest”

Not Without God’s Help

I have spent the last few months, rummaging through the forest of my mind, looking for answers. Answers from my past and how it has continued to spill over and contaminate my present day and possibly my future. And although I have made some important connections and gained insight about patterns in my life, likeContinue reading “Not Without God’s Help”

Is mental illness still taboo?

I was scrolling through Instagram today and I came across a post that made me pause and reflect. It was a simple post with drawings, featuring a side by side comparison of the response from others, when one has a physical pain vs. mental pain: “When I hurt my back” vs. “When I had depression.”Continue reading “Is mental illness still taboo?”